LARRY WELCH, 29, and JACOB MADISON, 24, both from Oklahoma City, have pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm after previous felony convictions. This announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.
The charges stem from an incident on April 7, 2025, when the Oklahoma City Police Department responded to a shooting at an apartment complex. Witnesses reported a dispute with the suspects before the shooting occurred. Surveillance footage captured Welch and Madison firing at unarmed witnesses before fleeing. They were later arrested in a nearby backyard shed, where two firearms used in the shooting were recovered.
Both individuals have extensive criminal records. Welch’s past felonies include possession of a firearm after felony conviction (Cherokee County), injuring or burning a public building (Mayes County), and feloniously pointing a firearm (Cleveland County). Madison’s prior convictions involve second-degree burglary (Oklahoma County), receiving or concealing stolen property (Canadian County), and multiple offenses including possession of firearms and controlled substances (McClain County).
On July 16, 2025, Welch and Madison admitted to possessing firearms despite their felony records. They each face up to 15 years in federal prison and fines up to $250,000.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives alongside the Oklahoma City Police Department. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Laney Ellis is prosecuting with support from Project Safe Neighborhoods grant awarded to enhance efforts against violent crime.
For further details, refer to public filings.
